Since its launch in 2011, it has provided over 36 amateur golfers with an incredible experience playing alongside some of their most cherished heroes of the sport, including Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Rory McIlroy and last year’s DP World Tour Championship winner Nicolai Højgaard.
The eight participating golf clubs across the UAE will hold qualifying events from September 8 to October 20, with the winning three men, women and junior players set to qualify for the Grand Finals at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai (Earth) – Sunday, September 8
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, Al Ain – Saturday, October 5
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai (Fire) – Saturday, October 5
Dubai Creek Golf Club and Yacht Club, Dubai – Sunday, October 6
Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah – Sunday, October 6
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi – Saturday, October 12
Yas Links, Yas Abu Dhabi – Saturday, October 12
Emirates Golf Club, Dubai – Sunday, October 13
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi – Sunday, October 20
The overall champions of the men’s, women’s and junior categories will earn a coveted spot in the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am, which will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Tom Phillips, DP World Tour Middle East Regional Director, said: “We are delighted to launch the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am Challenge as golf clubs across the UAE prepare for an exciting 2024 event. This tournament provides a great opportunity for amateur golfers to rub shoulders with the sport’s biggest stars.”
“Tournaments like this are a dream come true for sports fans. We are very grateful to the qualifying golf clubs and the Emirates Golf Federation for helping to make this fantastic local golf initiative a reality. To all the talented amateurs out there – come and play, you can be a champion!”
For more information or to register for the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am Challenge, contact your local participating golf club today.